Swing Thoughts

We learn about Brooke Henderson’s mental game from ST Reporter Steven Glassman’s coverage of the CPCK Women’s Open, as well as GSL’s scheduling snafu and Coach Tim’s advice on when your putter goes cold. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.  Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. Tim’ s latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds. For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

GSL and Coach Tim share how you must ride out the low points and savour the high ones in this infernal game, and Tim describes how his punk band—like a great golfer—depends on preparation and presence to kick-ass. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. His latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

We laugh about people picking up your ball and dealing with annoying golfers and other conundrums with Golf Digest’s Chris Powers who writes the wonderful Stupid Golf Problems column which dives into the goofy but often thorny parts of the game. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. His latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

After a stellar amateur career, Craig Watkins is taking his best shot against senior professionals. Craig shares what he’s learned from legends such as David Frost and Ernie Els, the stress of one-day qualifiers, and a new tour: THE ONE Golf Tour. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Check out theonegolftour.com.GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.Check out Coach Tim's blogs at toconnor.substack.com, and his latest book, Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

We go deep with Karl Morris, Europe’s top performance coach, into his new book The Mind Caddie, which acts like a valuable compendium of more than 30 years of his own learning and experiences with everyone from major winners to club golfers. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. To order the book, visit Amazon. GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

There’s casual golf and there’s tournament golf, said Bobby Jones. GSL and Coach Tim compare stories of nerves, quads, triples and occasional glimpses of light from their recent tournaments.Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

We probe through the hills and valleys of GSL's heart issues (the muscle), deconstruct how Wyndham Clark was treated, and reveal the secrets of GSL’s heartening breakthrough in qualifying for the Ontario Seniors, which—we hope—means he’s ascended from the darkness. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

 Jamey Dees of TaylorMade shares insights on the new Spider putters and the Qi4D driver and fairway metals that are dominating the PGA Tour, and Coach Tim applauds GSL on his recovery from a quad and a quint—in the same tourney round. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

Coach Tim and GSL share some fave Canadian Open and Tiger memories, and how connecting with our sensations and sense of feel keeps the mind quiet and the ball in the fairway. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

Kent Osborne, Scratch Attitude coach, shares his love-every-part-of-golf approach which allows you to truly “play” and enjoy the game, and to preview his upcoming book, On Playing Golf. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

Dick Zokol, former PGA Tour winner, breaks down Aaron Rai’s surprising win in the PGA Championship, shares some fascinating stories from his new instruction/memoir book Zokology, and GSL and Coach Tim further explore the importance of adaptability. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

GSL spills his guts about a disappointing qualifier and Coach Tim asks penetrating coaching questions. GSL and Coach Tim also audition new theme music. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

GSL and Coach Tim follow-up our popular Fred Shoemaker podcast by examining how you can enjoy more freedom and develop mastery by exploring what’s possible instead of focusing on results. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca. Read his blog at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

Fred Shoemaker, legendary coach and the founder of Extraordinary Golf, shares his wisdom on how focusing on learning, staying true to your commitment and having a higher sense of purpose can transform your golf and your life. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

Robert Damron, who played on the PGA Tour in the Tiger era, provides insights on the fascinating differences between prime Tiger and Rory and Scottie, how tour pros recover from disappointment, and the grind of life as a tour player. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca. Read his blog at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

Dick Zokol, former PGA Tour player and Canadian legend, goes deep into Rory McIlroy’s thinking during his roller-coaster Masters win, and shares some helpful nuggets from his new book Zokology. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  Check on Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca. Read his blog at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected].

Karl Morris, the UK’s top performance coach, joins GSL and Coach Tim for the first official episode of our 11th season. To achieve mastery, Karl advocates keeping things simple by learning from your own experience and by exploring how to use the tool (the club!). Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.Karl has launched his new online Mind Factor Certification Course.As a STD, you get a discount of £100 if you input code HUMBLEH

GSL checks in with Coach Tim on how his family is coping with the death of their son Corey, and how community, faith, and being there for each other means so much for people dealing with grief. We'll be back to golf during Masters Week when we officially start our 11th season.

On the latest ST, GSL welcomes Scratch Attitude, aka- Kent Osborne to the show filling in for Coach Tim. They discuss goal setting, judging your playing companions, Shane Lowery's tournament meltdown and a shout out to friend of show, Karl Morris.As always brought to you by Taylor Made Golf!

Sports parents get counsel from Coach Tim and GSL on how to stop worrying and—for some—stop living vicariously through your kid; also, GSL says he feels safe in Mexico and how he played—wait for it—only for fun. Sponsored by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Par4success.comWe dive into Tim’s new YouTube video Why Your Child is Under-Performing—And What to Do About itMany kids give up sports (and music) because of over-involved parentsDon’t be your kids coach; be a parentToo much advice and criticism can seriously damage your relationship with your kidCheck out our new feeds: Instagram: swing_thoughts_podcast Twitter/X: Swing_Thoughts2YouTube: Swing Thoughts podcast

Golf Digest Senior Writer Chris Powers joins GSL and Coach Tim to probe the nuances of playing music on the course and golf etiquette, and we introduce Nick Frias, our new social media manager. Brought to you by Par4success.com and TaylorMade Canada.·      Chris explains how music is a perfect fit for his “Stupid Golf Problems" column·      We explore where to play music—hint: not at super private clubs and tourneys·      Chris shares his affinity for fellow New Jersey native Chris GotterupCheck out our new feeds:·      Instagram: swing_thoughts_podcast·      Twitter/X: Swing_Thoughts2·      YouTube: Swing Thoughts podcast

Chris Finn of Par4Success.com joins GSL and Coach Tim for the first episode of 2026 and shares insights on how improving your mobility and strength helps you play better and we welcome back TaylorMade Canada as a sponsor. We had a great conversation with Chris about winter golf-specific fitness programs, including:Mobility work should be your priorityTFL rolling improves hip flexibility and reduces lower back painThe Par4Success program helps golfers safely increase club head speed ·     GSL is doing the program and now has less muscle soreness and better mobility … and he’s hitting the ball farther!To find out more about Par4Success, click here.FOS (Friend of Show) Karl Morris has launched his new online coaching certification course. Even if you’re not a coach, it will also make you a better player.Check out the Mind Factor Certification CourseThe regular price is £799As a STD, you get a discount of £100 if you input code HUMBLEH.We are excited to welcome back TaylorMade Canada as a sponsor, whose new Qi4D Driver helped propel Scottie Scheffler to his 20th PGA Tour win. Coach Tim says goals are great, but you’re better to focus on intentions, which are based on action and process rather than results. You can watch this episode of Swing Thoughts on YouTube.  Give us a like! Share a comment! GSL is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show. Check out their very funny weekday morning show. To learn more about Coach Tim, click on www.oconnorgolf.ca. Read his blog at toconnor.substack.com.Want a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim? Send an email to [email protected].

Playing music and golf intersect on our last podcast of 2025 as GSL and Coach Tim dive into the similarities between what makes—and doesn’t—for good and bad performance. Interestingly, Bruce Springsteen looms large. Brought to you by par4success.com. All the best to our SDTs this holiday and in 2026.

STDs—Swing Thoughts Devotees—Grant McDougall, David Linkchorst and Kent Osborne join GSL and Coach Tim to share what they learned this golf season and from their favourite Swing Thoughts episodes. Brought to you by par4success.com.

Jim Waldron, legendary golf instructor who marries East and West, visits GSL and Coach Tim for a fascinating exploration of how golfers create their own suffering and how to mitigate it, the benefits of one-pointed attention, and how feel trumps thinking. Brought to you by par4success.com. Note that to understand what Jim is showing us about the golf swing, you can watch this episode on YouTube, like most episodes of Swing Thoughts.

Marcus Bell, founder of GRF Golf, busts apart many traditional assumptions with GSL and Coach Tim about how golfers improve and shares how focusing on learning, feeling and experiencing our movements leads to genuine and lasting improvement. Brought to you by par4success.com 

Chris DiMarco, three-time PGA Tour winner, chats with GSL and Coach Tim about duelling Tiger Woods in his prime, making the winning putt in the 2005 Presidents Cup, and being the first on the PGA Tour to use the claw putting grip. Brought to you by par4success.com.

On #301, we welcome back Dr. Raymond Prior, author of Golf Beneath the Surface, for an amazing discussion about acceptance, playing freely and how the Europeans overcame the pressure and abusive environment at the Ryder Cup, brought to you by Par4Success golf fitness.

No. 300! GSL and Coach Tim celebrate our 300th show in our 10th year with stories, an appearance from mentor and PGA Tour Coach Paul Dewland, and exhortations for “300 more!” Thanks STDs for your support! Brought to you by par4success.com.

With Dave Bunker, one of Canada’s top amateur golfers, GSL and Coach Tim learn how the three-time Canadian Mid-Amateur champion took his game to a new level with commitment to change, resilience, and experience playing alongside PGA Tour and Champions Tour players.

Qigong trainer Gill Carmody enlightens GSL and Coach Tim on how elements of the practice of Qigong assist golfers in entering a state of flow, taking advantage of momentum, and feeling balanced in golf—and in life.

Erika Larkin, a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher in US, joins GSL and Coach Tim to share how you can improve with a natural motion that is less about mechanics and more about harnessing momentum, balance and tempo.

GSL and Coach Tim connect with Chris Finn, CEO of Par4Success, about the importance of strength, flexibility and rotation in preventing injuries and playing your best golf. GSL learns he’s an "Oh-Four," but there’s nowhere to go but up. Check out www.par4success.com. 

Something different! Coach Tim and GSL are featured on the Mind Caddie podcast hosted by European coach Karl Morris to talk about the growth of Swing Thoughts, the value of sharing our thoughts, and how golf is a portal for transformation. 

GSL and Coach Tim welcome Lindsay Knowlton, founder of Iron Lady Golf, who shares how more women can get into the game, feel comfortable, and—novel concept warning!—have fun.

Coach Tim and GSL welcome LPGA Professional Debbie O’Connell who shares her wisdom how to release mindset blocks on the golf course and in life, and we marvel at Scottie Scheffler’s brilliant execution in winning the Open Championship. Check Debbie out on www.debbie-oconnell.com. 

GSL and Coach Tim further explore the performance-enhancing Quiet Eyes technique, revisit DECADE and the value of “expectation management,” and we debrief Scottie Scheffler’s intriguing comment that “golf is not fulfilling." Coach Tim’s Getting Unstuck book is now available on Kindle for sale price of $6.99, down from regular $9.99 until Sunday. Visit Amazon.

Coach Tim and GSL welcome back Karl Morris, Hall of Fame level Friend of Show, and dive into how knowing the difference between a training mindset and a playing mindset can help you bring your range game to the course.

GSL and Coach Tim explain how Quiet Eyes steadies your putting nerves and stroke, how your mind's negative bias can keep you stuck, and we dissect another GSL debacle (he didn't make another 10!).

Coach Tim and GSL debrief J.J. Spaun’s resilient U.S. performance, explore whether golf instruction is a “Ponzi scheme,” and go deep on GSL’s three shanks and a missed-one incher in another missed qualifier. Is GSL’s insistence he’s not in golf hell denial?

GSL and Coach Tim debrief the strange ending of the Canadian Open and put on their latex gloves for another grisly post-mortem on GSL’s second tournament 10 in a few weeks.

Coach Tim and GSL share counter-intuitive wisdom that focusing on the shot—not the swing—improves your ball-striking, which explains why your shots from the woods are usually better than your shots from the fairway.

GSL and Coach Tim have an enlightening conversation about improvement with Jon Sherman, author of The Four Foundations of Golf, and we conduct on post-mortem on GSL’s latest double-digit disaster. He is coping fine.

GSL and Coach Tim debrief the Leafs’ latest playoff meltdown, we recount GSL’s latest hellacious incident—making a quad in a tourney with Lady Friend there to witness—and we try to understand why Scottie Scheffler is so damn good.

Coach Tim and GSL—that’s Golf’s Spiritual Leader for newbies—explore and extract the learning from a deep, dark mystery: How did GSL and Oracle Kent make back-to-back double bogeys in … a scramble?! We also delve into how stories can send us spiralling but we can avoid crashing landings.

GSL and Coach Tim learn more about the importance of fitting and how indoor golf can help your game year-round from Stewart Bannatyne of the Virtual Golf Club, and we delve into how accepting the vagaries of golf leads to a better experience and game. Check out www.virtualgc.ca.

GSL and Coach Tim get some education from Jeff Hay of Varsity Golf Recruiting on the ins and outs, facts and fictions about U.S. college golf, we break new ground by telling golf jokes, and our who-snubbed-Swing-Thoughts contest continues.

On Episode #281, we continue to explore what we learned from Rory McIlroy's victory in the Masters with Performance Coach Kent Osborne, how having a sense of purpose makes a big difference for us mere mortals, and a great letter from an American STD.  

On Episode #280, GSL and Coach Tim share their amazement with Rory McIlroy finally winning the Masters and what we mortals can learn from him, and we debunk myths and get the real goods on the Stack and Tilt method with coach Nick Adcock. 

With Episode #279, GSL and Coach Tim begin their 10 season of podcasts devoted to geeking out on the game, as they discuss finding purpose in golf, how investing in fundamentals has huge RIO, our Masters picks, and other nonsense.